Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Purpose

Under close supervision, performs firefighting, fire prevention, and operating duties.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Responds to fire alarms.
• Performs essential job tasks as described in NFPA 1582.
• Performs extrication of victims from entrapment, utilizing various methods and tools.
• Lays out and connects hoses.
• Holds nozzles and directs water streams.
• Raises and climbs ladders, uses fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment.
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents and any other emergency response as necessary.
• Removes people from danger and administers first aid to injured persons.
• Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris.
• Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting, first aid, and related subjects.
• Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department property.
• Cleans and washes walls, windows, and floors.
• Makes minor repairs.
• Washes, hangs, and dries hoses.
• Washes, cleans, and polishes all fire department vehicles.
• On assignment, may participate in one of several trades in maintaining, remodeling, constructing, altering, or repairing buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.
• Assumes a turn at preparing meals.
• Responsible for putting fire runs information into computer system.
• Obtain fire report information on scene as relief driver.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Training and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of required 13-week Fire Academy in Greenville, Kentucky or equivalent.
• Ability to pass a physical examination.
• Ability to successfully complete background and drug screenings.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the City, including locations of street system and physical layout of the City, hydrants, knox boxes, and FDC’s.
• Ability to learn a variety of firefighting duties and methods, including the operation of firefighting apparatus within a reasonable working test period.
• Physical strength and agility and freedom from serious physical defects as indicated by a physical examination and the ability to perform arduous tasks under adverse weather and working conditions.
• Ability to perform mechanical work involved in operating and maintaining firefighting apparatus.
• Good physical condition and ability to maintain satisfactory fitness level.
• Be familiar with NPFA, state, and local fire prevention codes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

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